Welcome
Mayberry Days® is a festival for the whole family with activities and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn't carry a gun. Enjoy a bottle of pop while playing checkers, relax to music from many local bands playing the same songs that Andy grew up with and performed on The Andy Griffith Show.
From the first concert to "The Emmett" golf tournament on Thursday to eating a porkchop sandwich to singing along on the last song at the Mayberry Days Chapel on Sunday morning, there is something for everyone in the family. The Surry Arts Council and City of Mount Airy welcome fans of all ages and from all around the world to Mayberry Days. Make plans now to attend this family-friendly festival and enjoy days filled with the Mayberry spirit.
Mayberry Days events take place at or around the Andy Griffith Playhouse, in the Historic Earle Theatre, in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre (below the museum), at the Blackmon Amphitheatre, and inside the new Arts Center unless otherwise noted in the schedule. The Surry Arts Council venues are within walking distance of each other, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes (the festival goes on, rain or shine). There is limited free parking in the numerous municipal lots downtown for the early birds.
Only service animals are permitted at Surry Arts Council venues, including the Blackmon Amphitheatre. Pets are not permitted. Please read for more information.
Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year as well. The Andy Griffith Museum is open 7 days a week and the Surry Arts Council has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to return.
Tickets are now available for 2024 shows. Don't wait until the last minute before they are sold out!
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Latest News
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Mayberry Days® is pleased to welcome Margaret Teele as a first-time special guest this year! She joins many other TAGS cast members and other special guests, including Peter Ackerman, the son of Elinor Donahue (Miss Ellie) who is also attending his first festival. There will be multiple times to meet them for photos and autographs during the week starting with the Mayberry Days Dinner & Entertainment on Thursday night.
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Mayberry Days is right around the corner and new shows were just added to the schedule. Enjoy an afternoon show with Ronnie Schell on Thursday and two shows from Dan Roebuck - one on Friday afternoon and one one Saturday evening.
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Come to the Blackmon Amphitheatre after the parade and bid on Mayberry treasures at the Silent Auction and Live Auction. Donations include unique handcrafted items from the Mayberry Cronies and others, autographed memorabilia and Betty Lynn treasures. All items donated with the Mayberry spirit and all proceeds support Surry Arts Council and Mayberry Days.
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Randy Turner Presentations
Randy Turner returns to Mayberry Days with a new entertaining and insightful presentation, The Incredible Career of Don Knotts on Thursday morning at the Historic Earle Theatre. On Friday afternoon he is at the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre for another special presentation on TAGS and the Famed 40 Acre Backlot. These shows are a must see for true fans of the production and history of TAGS and the actors who made it our favorite TV show.
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Sign up for creative morning on Saturday after the parade and paint a memorable Mayberry keepsake. Registration is now open. All materials supplied.
Safe Travels
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For driving directions or an interactive map from your hometown to the Andy Griffith Playhouse, click on the adjacent map. Once you are here, you can use the Mayberry Days Venue Map to help you get around town.
Don't forget your penny that was smashed by a train. "It'll protect you in your travels." - Opie
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Accommodations
Local hotels fill up so early reservations are recommended. There are many hotels, motels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Mount Airy and the surrounding communities. Visit the Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce website at www.visitmayberry.com or call 800.948.0949 or 336.786.6116 for information.
Once you arrive in town, stop by the Mount Airy Visitors Center, located inside the Chamber of Commerce building at 200 N. Main Street "under the big copper clock" downtown for more area information and maps.
FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES
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The Surry Arts Council thanks all of the Mayberry Days sponsors for their support. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us.
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We are currently taking vendor applications for Mayberry Days®. Additional details are on our Vendor page, including the Vendor Agreement.
Mayberry Days vendors will have food and drinks as well as handmade arts and crafts.
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